Whiplash-associated diseases
By: Rene Cailliet.
Contributors: American Medical Association.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
Subjects: Whiplash injuries -- Complications.; Whiplash injuries.; Whiplash Injuries.
Description: A comprehensive title that encompasses all aspects of whiplash related injuries. Including complete discussions of the mechanics of injury, thorough examination of tissues involved, predominant symptoms, correct examination techniques and diagnostic tests that will guide to appropriate treatment. The text leads to clinical symptomatology by stressing the foundation of normal anatomical function, then moving to biomechanics of whiplash syndrome and progresses to how these mechanisms affect the tissues. Detailed instructions, charts and case studies are included to help clarify and further develop appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Normal cervical function; title: Biomechanics of the whiplash syndrome; title: Examination of a person suffering from a whiplash-associated disease; title: Treatment protocols of a whiplash-associated disease; title: Mild postconcussion syndrome: traumatic brain injury; title: Spinal cord injuries; title: Psychological concepts.